Brahms and the Anxiety of Influence

3 credits · Undergraduate

A study of Brahms' large-scale orchestral works and other selected literature from the perspective of 'influence.' Musical relationships to Couperin, JS Bach and sons, Beethoven, Wagner, Schoenberg and others. Topics include Brahms' self-image; Brahms as conductor, performer and editor; stylistic fingerprints; popular and folk elements; Brahms and later composers; his relationship to Clara; the Wagner-Brahms debate. Prerequisites: B.Mus. and B.Mus.Arts students and second majors, MUSL 3100; music minors, MUSL 2200W or 2100; or permission of instructor. FALL. [3] Cyrus. (Offered alternate years)